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The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
Barnum's sIenagerie Burned.

The animals quarters Of Barnum's circus, at Bridgeport, Conn.,, were burned to the ground Sunday night. One of the watchmen, George \. Mey- CTS, was making his rounds about 10 o'clock when be discovered flames in one corner of the building where the horses are kept. He rushed around the building to alarm other employees
 when he was knocked senseless by
 some one with club. He lay on the ground unconscious for twenty min utes, and when he revived half of the building was in flames. He awakened sleepers in the building and some one rushed to an alarm box half mile away and pulled il, neglecting to sound the alarm from box located at the entrance to the grounds. This caused delay of half an hour in the arrival of the fire department. When it did come it could do nothing beyond saving tine adjacent buildings from being destroyed Among tho animals destroyed were four elephants, five lions, seven lcopards, six partners, four kangaroos. six horses and a large number of smaller beasts. Among the elephants burned were Alice, Sampson and the sacred white elephant. One of the large elephants escaped. and this morning was found drowned in the sound, near the lighthouse, where it had gone in it's fright. Aside from this the only animal that escaped be- yond the grounds was a large lion, which wandered into barnyard, where it attacked a COW and calf, mak- ing an early breakfast of the latter. \ lady undertook to drive the beast away, not knowing or realizing it's na- ture until warned by neighbOr, when she beat nasty retreat. The animal was shot soon after by one of the cir GUS employees. Otto Mabbie, an ele- plant trainer, by his heroic efforts saved eighteen elephants. Mir. Bailey says that Sl00000 will probably cover the less. The origin of the fire is still q mystery, but the general opinion among those prominently connected with the winter quarters is that it was the work of all incendiary.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
HENRY GEORGE HAPPY.

Henry George is very happy man He is ever so glad his vote in the late election in New York was so small As he said in a speech soon after the result was announced:
 What would we have gained by D larger vote? Suppose we had elected some of our candidates? We have cared nothing about offices. What we want to do is to educate men; to set men thinking. Cheers. And all We hoped for from larger vote was that it would attract attention and excite thought and make that process easier We did not get in this city as large a vote as we had expected; but We do know that in this city there are 8 GOO men, not one of whom was bought, not one man that could be bought; 37 ,010 men who went up to the polls and voted for the great principle; 8 000 men who know what they want and know how to get 1t; g. .0O0 men who can be counted on as against every thing for this cause"
 But why shouldn't Henry George be happyp He has grown rich of the workingmen as a professional agitator and self-cOnfessed political humbug. Without hope of an election he had himself nominated and his canvass of the State gave him fresh notoriety when needed which he is converting into more money. The deluded, trust ing workingmen may go hungry and ill-clad, but Henry Georges thanks giving dinner never lacks the cheering turkey and luxurious eteeteras inei- dent to that joyous annual festival Gazette.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

TIE colored gentleman Col. Taylor, of Kansas. who represents the T. s government as minister to Liberia says: Liberia is a sight for gods and men. Why there isn't a horse, or . COW, or mule, or useful animal of any kind. not a single car, or cart, or eyed wheelbarrow in the whole repub- lie. But I tell you they are organized; they are great on organization In Liberia. They have a much bigger cabinet than the cabinet of President Cleveland. Every military company in the army has about twenty seven officers and two or three privates' There are little over 2,000 voters in the republic and fully one-half of them are oflice-holders.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
SELF IMPORTANCE.

There are few persons in the world who imagine that the whole earth was made for their especial benefit, and have an idea that everything that is said and done has special reference to them in some way. Such people may manage to derise great deal of pleas ure from their seif-ilnportance, but. they are like fleas. very small parts of the makeup of creation, though great nuisance to all with whom they ccme in contact. If they would only stop to think how easily the place of the most gifted and learned people of the day is filled. they might learn something of their influence on the worlds ma chinery.-N idette.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
TRUSTEES SALE.

Notice is hereby given that under and bg virtue of a certain trust deed to me executed by ]. l.. Caldwell. on the Fist day of May, 1885. and now appear ing of record in the recorders office of Saint Francis county, Arkansas. in Deed Record |" A. page 27S, to secure an indebtedness of seven hundred and eighty-seven and 45-l00 tS7S7 45l dol lars due from the said J. l., Caldwell to Smiley. Smith X O.. and the Pratt Gin O.. win, on the 29th day of Noyem- Der. 1887, at the Sheriff s office door, in the town of Forrest City. St. Francis county, Ark, within the hours for legal sales. offer to the highest and best bidder, for cash, ths following real es- tate. t0-wit
 The southwest quarter of section 24, in township six north, in range two east, containing l73.79 acres, and the east part of tot two. in the northeast quarter of section six, in township five north, in range three east, containing 30.S9 acres, more or less, all in St. Francis county. Ark.
 0Eo. 4'. IAyLoa, Trustee.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

A STATEMENT giving an approxlma- tion of the number of Chinese arrivals and departures from 1852 to June 30, 1887, has been prepared by Surveyor Tinnin for the use of congress. The total arrivals within the dates men toned were 35,274, and the departures l96 .26S, leaving 1S9,00l Chinese in the country who arrived at this port. This is considered short by 60,O00. Prior to August 6, 1882, when the restriction act went into effect, there arrived 2ss, 700 and departed lS6,475. During the half year from January to June 30. 1887, lI,l4T heathens arrived and s.762 went away. These figures says the San Francisco Bulletin will be used at the coming session of congress when the Pacific coast delegation will endeavor to pass through that body anti-Chinese legislation of more thoroughly restrictive character.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
-~% q g. From Haynes.

II C, Rightor, of Helena, is in town, buying cotton.
 Mrs. E. Nj Harper. of Forrest City, was with friends here Monday.
 D. I. Jones and wife are in St. Louis this week
 Dr. J. ". McClendon was suddenly called to Tennessee last week by the death of his aunt
 Johunie Thomas has returned from school at Russellyille. Ky.
 Frank Wall, wife, son and Miss Rivers Gray, of Mississippi, who have been visiting Mir. Crockett and wife, returned home Wednesday very much prepossessed with this portion of our State.
 Mrs. 4. V, Williford is having a residence built here,
 The March winds and thu fire keep us in constant alarm.
 W c. Hargrayes is now behind the counters of T. G. Phillips.
 W B. Crockett was iii Forrest City Wednesday.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

AN interesting feature of TIE TIMES in future vii be weekly letter upon agricultural topics from Prof Menke. of the Arkansas Industrial University. Of him the Arkansas Democrat has t0 say:
 The able and accomplished head of the department of agriculture i'll the Arkansas Industrial University, Prof. Menke, stands desergediy high in his profession, and we are quite sure that the large number of farmers who read the Democrat will be pleased with hi7 contributions. Under his able man agement the agricultural department of the University is being rapidly de yeloped "a fact of which the whole people should feel proud
 Prof. Menke's letters will appear once q week.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
Legal adver;.serncnis.
sIfERrFF's SALE.

 1Nttice is hereby given that I will, on Saturday, the 10th day of December. 1887. in front of the court house in the town of Forrest City. county of St.. Francis. State of Arkansas, between the hours of g o'clock am. and 2 o'clock pm. offer and sell to the high est and best bidder, on a credit of four months. with interest from day of sale, the following described real estate situated and being in the State and county above mentioned, to-wit:
 Lots l, ., 8, 1 and in the northeast quarter of section l5l, the north half and soetheast quarter of southeast quarter of section (5), containing 56S and S-l00 acres; lots l, ?, 3, i and in the northwest quarter of section "A and the southeast quarter of section l4); lots 1, ?, and in the north west quarter of section t31 the south west quarter section t3l east half sec tion 70 and the southwest quarter of section (T) northwest quarter section tT}-all in township north, range (ll east-containing in all ? ,579 and 66-l00 acres of land levied on by me by virtne of writ of execution issued out of the office of the circuit court and to me di- rected as the property of John C. Saint, to satisfy judgment ill favor of Geo. W. Weebold, their debt with interest and all cost of said suit, and against John C. Saint.
 Bond with approved security re- quired for the purchase money.
 D. NJ. WILSON,
 Sheriff of St. Francis County, Ark. By W. II. Aldridge, D. $.
 November r. 1887. 26-2.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

THE man who cherishes in his heart the belief that he is victim of mis- fortune, of chance, of ill-luck; he who day by day poaders on what he lacks. and not on what he has: who traces his misfortunes to others and not to him self, is as far out of the true path as a man can we'll be. The longer he travels that road the worse for him. Trials and priyations of one kind and another fall to the lot of each of us, and the difference in men is most marked in the manner with which they brave these misfdrtunes.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
HALLS
aTe0 Reward.

The readers of TIE TINES will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages, and that ls eatarrh. IIall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, Cataffh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucus surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work The proprietors have 50 much faith in it's curative powers that they offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials Address,
 r. J. CHENEY < co, Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, 75 cents.
 Catarrh Cure ]!
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
Personal

Mr. \. II. Froliehstein, of Mobile, Ala, writes: l take great pleasure in recommending Dr. Kings New Dis coyery for Consumntion, having used it for severe attack of bronchitis and catarrh. It gave me instant relief and entirely cured me, an l have not been afflicted since. 1 also beg to state that had tried other remedies with no good result. Have also used Electric Bitters and Dr. Kings New Life Pills, both of which ] can recommend.
 Dr Kings Nsw Discovery for Con- sumption, Coughs and Colds is sold on positive guarantee. Trial bottles free at c. r. llinton's s drug store.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
In Brief and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful; disordered liver is misery; indigestion is a foe to good nature.
 The human digestive apparatus is one of the most complicated and won derful things in existence. IL is easily put out of order.
 Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food bad cookery. mental worry, late hours. irregular habits, and many other things which ought not to be. have left the American people natiod of dyspeptics.
 But Greens August Flower has done q wonderful work in reforming this wonderful business and making the American people so healthy that they can enjoy their meals and he happy.
 Remember-no happiness without health. But Greens August Flower brings happiness to the dyspeptlc. Ask ycur druggist for bottle. Seventy 1ge cents. loYl9st.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

A BUREAU of general information relative to the coming holiday excur- sion to the east and southeast has been organized, with headquarters at Little Rock, Ark, by Messrs. Charles \. Right and C. W. Jackson, excursion agents. Travellers who desire to take advantage of the extremely low rates offered should immediately correspond with them, whereby they will receive reliable information covering all routes to the east and southeast.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

TIE anarchist Johann Most was placed on trial in the court of General Sessions Tuesday on the charge of in- citing violence by an inflammatory speech a week ago last Saturday night. The people are so prejudiced against anarchy it was almost impossible to get il iurv
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

FIRES are reported in the dispatches of Tuesday at Marshall, Mowequa and Cairo, H.; Granby, Mo. lWhere lo0 houses, including nearly all the busi ness portion of the town, was destroyed : and in the southern and western per tions Of Kentucky, including Glasgow, Paducah. B ,wling Gteen and fompkins vile. Galveston, Texas, lost about ,j00 bales of cotton. Mckinney and Corsicana were also visited iIy fires. IL seems the world is trying to burn up.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

GET There" is the subject selected by Sam Jones to lecture upon. 1t is said the subject will be humorous. We think Sam has made a mistake. His sermons are funny enough; besides, he makes more money preaching than he could by featuring.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

Postmasters have been informed by the department officials that hereafter postal clerks on the railroads will not be allowed to cancel stamps. Letters mailed on the train will be put off at the next postoflice to be cancelled by d postmaster, which will delay snch letter one dav.-EYents.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

4 CHICAGO local paper published an article Monday in which it was stated that Nina Van Zandt. Spies proxy wife, is wasting away, food not having passed her lips since the day before Spies was hanged, In conversation with a reporter she expressed much bitterness against the press and those who murdered" her husband.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

fGEN. D. C. CONAN, of Marianna, ndge W. II. Cate and E. F. Brown, of onesboro, Hon. W. E. Burlington, of &ceola, and Gen. Chas. Coffin of {alnut Ridge, are mentioned as possi- e candidates for congress in the First
 trict next year to succeed Col. Dunn
 State Press.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
MnnderruI Cures.

W. D. Hoyt & O., wholesale and re- tail druggists of Rome, Ga, say: We have been selling Dr Kings New Dis covery, Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve for four years, Have never handled remedies that sell as we'll or give such universal satisfaction. There have been some wonderful cures ef- feeted by these medicines in this city. Several cases of pronounced consump- tion have been entirely cured by use of VIZ =. ~. .tT.,s, e 1S,. ry;r,es,s No,nsIN.5, a few bottles on pr hlng New DIS covery. taken in connection with Elec- trie Bitiers. We guarantee them always Sold by C. E. Hinton.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

JOHN SIBERIAN again expresses his views on the political situation, and says that the New York election is not altogether discouraging. John always winds up his views by demanding an honest count of the votes in the South.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN has gone to Cauada-it is said to stay, being dis gusted with his own country. Well, if Canada receives him we will hold to the opinion that sine is a clever and neighborlv commonwealth
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

(HE New York telegram says that rCollector R. W. Daniels, of Buffalo, patented a scheme to replace New rk in the republican column. He hts to colonize the negroes here. )other farm and mule scheme,
 bably. The. negro is too smart to ' at a sugar-coated hook.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
From the Arkansas Meteor. I

'
 M tlvern, Ark, Dee. p, 1Ss6.-We call attention to remedy which is an infaIlible cure for disordered liver, dyspepsia, biliousness. constipation, headache, colie, etc, diseases So com mon in this section, and which are very distressing and often deadly. Simmons Liver Regulator is simple, mild remedy for all the above diseases, acts effectively and is purely vegetable. We have nsed it in our family for ten wears. and would not dc without it, for it is the very best family medicine for the purposes named He have tried; be- sides. it saves, many doctors bill. Get the genuine with trademark z in red oa ftont of wrapper. and signature of J. II. ZriliH < Co.
 V. D. LgIpER, Ed. and Pro2'r.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

SOUTHERN Dakota has voted to be admitted as State by itself on the boundary line of the 46th parallel, while the Northern half voted against such d divorce. The Territory should set it. self to con the saw. United we stand, divided we fall.-Ex.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

BLAINE is in Paris, listening to and enjoying the noise made by NJ. Wilson, while sullivan and Gould are over there somewhere preparing to visit and shed tears over the tomb on tlie Avon. What other arrangements may be made by the trio before embarking for home is one of those things what mo ieller knows notlin abaut,n but it ia safe to say that the programme Wisl be unanimously agreed upon and carried out.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

HE secretary of the treasury has eided to call upon the commissioners emigration in New York for a de- Bed statement of their receipts and penditures. A 'sbow up" will dis
 Be some ugly work, as the board has tn running the machine their own
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

TIE following permanent organiza- ton of the "Arkansas Society of Engineers. Architects and Surveyors was effected in the city of Little Rock during the past week: President, Fred J. II. Rickon, C. E., city engineer. Little Rock; vice-presidents,A A B. Mat son. city engineer. Texarkana; Thos. Harding, architect, Little RocK; B. s. Wise, county surveyor, Pangburn; cor responding secretary, Prof. J. NJ. Whitman, Fayetteville, recording secre- tary, Frank W. Gibb, C. E., mining engineer, Little Rock; treasurer, Maj. J. II. lIaney, sanitary engineer, Little Rock. Their meeting was harmonious throughout, and great deal of inter est was manifested. The society will no doubt fill long-felt want and prosper.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
' S- We rciI Nnn pI.sIntr

that Simmons Liver Regulator wlll rid you of dyspepsia, headache, eonstipa- tion and biiiousness. It will break up chills and fever and prevent their re- turn, and is a complete antidote for all malarial poison--yet entirely free from quinine or calomel. Try it. and you will be astonished at the good re- suits of the genuine Simmons Liver Regulator, prepared by J. H. ZeiIin < Co. Only genuine for sale by Y. B Dye.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

The murderer of Gambrell-J. S, Hamilton-was denied bail by the su- preme court of Mississippi, Monday. Eubanks was admitted to bail in the sum of q 900.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

TIE wife of the anarchist Parsons is preparing his manuscript for publica- tion. The manuscript will make a book of 2i0 pages.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

Now is the time to begin to prepare for the Exposition next year. There will he no excuse for St. Fraucis at the next exhibition. She must be there in all her glory.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

THE democratic victory in New York is in no small degree triumph of the honest. law-abiding masses over fraud and corruption. The election of Hon. John R. Fellows. former Ar kansas boy, to the office of district at torney, means an honest, capable and fearless administration of the affairs of that office. A contemplation of the fact will make boodlers and law breakers of all classes trcmble and quake. A goodly portion of the credit of this victory IS due to the splendid, brilliant and untiring campaign work enoerats q, os E'% shonld IH steer S clear lear of the Hungarian juggler of the World and stand firmly by the Star.-Arkadelphia Standard.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

WE don't believe that George Will liam Curtis knows everything, but should Blaine fail to get the nomina- tion we will admit that George William knows a thing or two,
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

#ENGLAND is preparing another cap lin of the Salvation Army. Editor n 3Brien is not allowed to read any
 poks in jail save the prayer-book and
 fble. It will be something novel to
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

Coop authority says that it will re- quire SG0O,000,O0O to complete the ex- cavating of the Panama canal, and that there is some doubt about raising this trihe.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26
S25O in Cash.

Three Woreester's and three Web ster's Dictionaries, worth Ss9. and four Dictionary Holders. worth Sl55 given as Prizes for best essays answering the question Why should use a Dictiun- ary holder?n For full particulars send to La Verne W. Moves, 99 and l0l ". Monroe Street, Chicago. the maker of Dictionary Holders. Or, Inquire at yagr book store
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

7here is a young woman in Ark right, N. r., who is totally blind by [<V but can see perfectly well in the |ork. She will he treasure for some oS5unate man. When she sits up for
 m at night when he is detained by business at the club just think rllat a saving in gas she will be able to 32ke Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

FROM the conflicting reports in re- gard to the crown prince of Germany, it is difficult to find out whether he is living or dead.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

IT is now stated that Gen. Jackson .cf Georgia, wants to secede from the | nited States. If he does so, perhaps |l,e will confer greater favor on the people than he anticipates.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

IN giving portraits of the Little Rock fremen the Clipper has one of Chief II. " Egg m Everybody who ever saw Mikes face knows he is Irish; but these who don't woald never know 1t from Int 'p: c lur-.n It soils the appreciation Of the man in manner; and unless the Clipper sail it was mm no person who has known him for years would have recognized him. Nike is a handsome man. This picture makes him look like big oyersrown school boy
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

& WHARFMAsTER KALLEHER, of Mem >his, was playing checkers with his hose and the bars of Shelby county
 Sil last week. Fifty-two indictments have been found against him. Many et them will stick, too.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

DEMOCRATS, be true to your prin- ciples, and in the future vote your ticket straight, regardless of personal friendship.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

IT is stated that Mrs. Gen. Grant will appear to some extent ill society during this winter. Wonder if she is starting out for another husband?
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

HoN. E. B MOORE, it is said, will be
 a candidate for reelection to the office |of secretary of State. His opponents will he Hon. $. l.. Black, of Monroe. .and Hon. E. E. Chism. of Logan.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

IN the language of the Arkansas Democrat, May the Lord forgive us for ever grumbIing about the mud
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

TIE Farmers Alliance of Texas has resolved to buy no more coffee until the price is reduced to twelve cents.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

NOVEMBER 2ith the Masonic fra ttuity of Arkansas Gngeiled the monument erected by that body in men y of Past Grand Master E. II. Enplish.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-26

IT is rumored Sparks will seek vindi- cation of his conduct as land commits sioner by running for congress-if he is elected.